Boring Tool Expert System

We develop expert systems or artificial intelligence systems which use sophisticated
algorithms to select proper components from a myriad of choices by simply entering answers
to simple questions. Once the answers are provided the program goes about evaluating
the rules to determine the proper solution. This is far more than a simple table look-up.
It ranks solutions when there are more than one and bases the ranking on the rules.
Drawings, specifications and prices are commonly part of the solution.

Please note that this expert system is now working on our website. Click on web
expert system to view it.

Boring Bar Tooling Example

This example shows how an expert system can help develop a tool set solution
to select a combination of extensions, reducers, adapters, boring bars and boring heads to
bore a deep hole in a part. Notice the variety of information provided by the button
choices. In this example we have tool flange type, taper, required tolerance, bore
clearance and depth clearance.. There is virtually no end to the information
which can be included.

Question Box Samples

Each of these boxes lets the user enter application parameters. The
first box asks for the diameter of the hole to be bored. The second box asks for the
depth of the hole to be bored. The third box asks the user to enter the total tool
projection including the bore depth and any other clearance distance. Notice the hole size
range in the first box. The range goes from one inch to over 25 inches.

Solution Choices

Once the questions are answered the program evaluates the rules and
puts together the solutions which are possible. In this example you can see the first
and second choice tool sets. There are nearly 40 possible solutions so the ranking
shown at the bottom of the choice can be helpful to evaluate alternatives. The
choices can be printed for further evaluation or one tool set looked at closer on screen.

One Tool Set Sample

This tool set solution can be examined on the screen along with the
drawings or it can be printed for further evaluation. Notice all component
dimensions and spare parts are included.

To view this Expert System working on the internet click on
the following link: Web Expert Sytem.